Sooner or Later
Jumping Ship Lyrics
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not what I meant when I said
I need rest
But I guess this will do
And if this is real
Should I expect
To be dead
When my car hood
You can have all my honesty
If that's what you want from me
Truth is I no longer feel like myself
Built in my autonomy
Stained on my body
Is all of the proof that I need someone's help
Isn't it sad?
sooner or later
we're all gonna fall out of love
with what life we've had
Cause it's not as good as the one
that they've forced all of us to dream of
Let's not pretend
Like everything's perfect
Have you seen the state that I'm in?
I'm broken
But I deserve to be more than everybody's bad omen
Isn't it sad?
sooner or later
we're all gonna fall out of love
with what life we've had
Cause it's not as good as the one
that they've forced all of us to dream of
We are a pity
We are a train wreck
Some kind of death scene
We break out own necks
I might be crazy
You're just as hopeless
That's not my problem
I've got my
Strange all the things
Loneliness brings you to unearth
Not for attention
But fragments of self-worth
Gotten so low
I wrote my own ransom note
Funny the things you do
For a shred of hope
Isn't it sad?
sooner or later
we're all gonna fall out of love
with what life we've had
Cause it's not as good as the one
that they've forced all of us to dream of
We are a pity
We are a train wreck
Some kind of death scene
We break out own necks
I might be crazy
You're just as hopeless
That's not my problem
I've got my own mess
The lyrics of Jumping Ship's "Sooner or Later" express the feelings of being exhausted, lost, and hopeless. The first stanza starts with the metaphorical representation of "asleep at the wheel," implying the singer's lack of control over his own life. The singer admits that he needs rest but feels that he is not getting the kind of rest he requires. The lines "And if this is real/ Should I expect/ To be dead/ When my car hood/ Collides with the steel" depict the fear of death, which could be a metaphor for hitting rock bottom.
The second stanza talks about the singer's honesty, how he has given all of it away and no longer feels himself. He feels that his sense of identity is lost, and he has become dependent on others. The lines "Stained on my body/Is all of the proof that I need someone's help" represent the singer's feeling of being stained, marked by others' opinions and views about him.
The chorus "Isn't it sad?/ Sooner or later/ We're all gonna fall out of love/ With what life we've had/ Cause it's not as good as the one/ That they've forced all of us to dream of" portrays the sadness of realizing the discrepancy between the life we want and the life that is expected of us by society.
The bridge reminds us of the complex and painful journey of self-discovery and healing. It expresses how we sometimes dive into the depths of loneliness to find the missing pieces of ourselves. The line "Funny the things you do/For a shred of hope" illustrates the desperation to find hope in any way possible.
In conclusion, "Sooner or Later" paints a dark picture of depression, disillusionment, and loss of control. It conveys the message that sooner or later, we will all face these emotions, and the only way to cope is to face them with honesty and self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Asleep at the wheel
I'm not actually getting the rest I need and my current situation might be dangerous
not what I meant when I said
I wasn't expecting to be in this state of exhaustion
I need rest
I need a break from everything
But I guess this will do
I'm settling for this because it's my only option
And if this is real
I'm questioning the reality of my situation
Should I expect
I'm unsure of what might happen next
To be dead
I feel like I might not make it out of this situation alive
When my car hood
I'm using a metaphor to describe how my current situation might end badly
Collides with the steel
I'm predicting a catastrophic outcome if things continue as they are
You can have all my honesty
I'm willing to be completely truthful with you
If that's what you want from me
I'm willing to give you what you need from me
Truth is I no longer feel like myself
I'm feeling lost and disconnected from who I once was
Built in my autonomy
I'm emphasizing my independence
Stained on my body
I have physical evidence of how much I need help
Is all of the proof that I need someone's help
My current physical state is proof of how much I need assistance from someone
Isn't it sad?
I'm reflecting on how melancholy the situation is
sooner or later
Eventually, at some point in time
we're all gonna fall out of love
We're all going to stop enjoying something at some point
with what life we've had
We will stop appreciating the life we once had
Cause it's not as good as the one
The reality of our lives is not as glamorous as the one we are made to believe
that they've forced all of us to dream of
There is an ideal life that we are made to believe is perfect
Let's not pretend
I'm asking for honesty
Like everything's perfect
I'm acknowledging that things are not ideal
Have you seen the state that I'm in?
I'm pointing out my current physical and emotional state
I'm broken
I'm admitting that I'm damaged
But I deserve to be more than everybody's bad omen
I am worth more than being seen as someone's bad luck charm
We are a pity
We are seen as pathetic
We are a train wreck
Our lives are falling apart
Some kind of death scene
My current life feels like a tragedy
We break out own necks
We are responsible for our own downfall
I might be crazy
I'm aware of my own possible insanity
You're just as hopeless
You might feel as lost as I am
That's not my problem
I'm pushing off responsibility for someone else's problems
I've got my own mess
I'm dealing with my own issues
Strange all the things
It's funny how odd things seem to happen to us unexpectedly
Loneliness brings you to unearth
When you're lonely, you find yourself experiencing things you wouldn't normally encounter
Not for attention
I didn't do this for anyone else's sake
But fragments of self-worth
I did this for my own self-validation
Gotten so low
I'm extremely depressed
I wrote my own ransom note
I tried to use my own words to rescue myself from this situation
Funny the things you do
It's interesting to reflect on the choices you make when you're at your lowest
For a shred of hope
All I need is a tiny bit of optimism to keep me moving forward
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brandon Cary
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